Wednesday, July 12, 2017

BPOE 474 (Auburn NY) Flag Day Ceremony

On June 14th a Flag Day Ceremony was held at Veterans Memorial Park in
Auburn by the officers and members of the Auburn Elks Lodge No.474.  The key
speaker was the Honorable Michael Quill, Mayor of Auburn who gave a
Patriotic Address.  The symbols of the flag folding were presented by Al
Lane from the Knights of Columbus Assembly 735 Color Corp.  The Star
Spangled Banner and God Bless America were sung by Cherie and Olivia Avery,
respectively.  Brian Schenck presented the History of our Flag, and Scott
Murphy the response.  Retired U.S. Military Reserve, Boy Scouts of America
Troop # 43 participated at the event.  Taps was played by James Vivenzio.
The weather was perfect that evening with full Sunlight and a gentle breeze.
There were approximately 75 people in attendance not including the officers.





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